Linda Lou Gerber
January 23, 1936 - April 15, 2018
Obituary
MOUNT HOREB-Linda L. Gerber, age 82, of Mount Horeb, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Jan. 23, 1936, in Madison, the daughter of the late Delbert and Susan (Paulson) Bender. Linda grew up in the Madison area and graduated from Madison Central High School. She married the late Peter Joseph Gerber in September of 1955. Linda loved animals, especially her cat, Bella. She was a very generous person and donated to many charities. Linda was funny and loved traveling and playing euchre. If asked what her favorite trip was she would respond, "Alberta, Canada." Linda liked gardening and all kinds of puzzles and especially loved her family get togethers. Linda is survived by her brothers, Richard (Dixie) Bender of Ridgeway and Donald (Joanne) Bender of Madison; sisters, Arlene Patzer of Madison and Sharon (Will) Wills of Thousand Oaks, Calif; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and beloved son, Daniel Gerber. A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018. A special thank you to Agrace HospiceCare and Ingleside Manor for their loving care.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
Events
Celebration of Life
Sat Apr 21, 2018 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Diane Christen
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Linda was my aunt and godmother. She was funny, generous, creative, and sometimes opinionated (I loved that trait). When I was young, she used to say, “You used to be cute; whatever happened?” I knew she was kidding. She liked to joke. Later, when we lived across from one another in an apartment complex, she’d babysit my two kids, and they loved her dearly and thought she was fun and funny, too.
She always loved animals, of all kinds. Years ago she had a gray cat named “Prince” who she generously fed. She and my mom took a trip to see Clydesdales, and more recently a gray, tabby cat named “Isabella (called Bella for short),” kept her company. Bella has stayed in the family and has been adopted by my sister. She also gave generously to many nonprofits supporting animals and their care.
While the last few months of Linda’s life were challenging and painful, both physically and emotionally, she remained courageous and brave. She cherished visits from friends and family, and appreciated all the help they and others provided. Many staff at Ingleside Manor, where she briefly lived while convalescing, commented on how nice she was. And she was. I'll always miss her.
Diane Christen
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Diane Christen
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Sharon Anne Wills
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Linda was a good sister. We had lots of fun when we got together; especially when 5 of us took mom to Ho Chunk to celebrate her 100th birthday. Every one of us went home a winner that day. If I recall, correctly, Linda won the most. I loved seeing her happy because she would show off that great smile of her's and here it is in this picture.
RIP dear sister. Love you!
Sharon